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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,835

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $66,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,932

Cadillac DTS Luxury   
Difference: $62,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelDTSDTSA8 / S8
TrimLuxuryPerformanceS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,195 $49,695 $115,900
Base Invoice $38,517 $46,465 $107,788
Luxury III Package 6,500    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Sunshade, rear, power 350 350  
Adaptive cruise control 1,000 1,000  
Cold Weather Package     750
Driver Assistance Package     2,100
Wood trim     0
Luxury III Package 6,013    
Navigation system 1,490 1,490  
Sunroof 996 996  
Sunshade, rear, power 291 291  
Adaptive cruise control 830 830  
Cold Weather Package     698
Driver Assistance Package     1,954
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 10,845 4,345 2,850
Options (change) 9,620 3,607 2,652
Destination 795 795 950
Total Price $52,835 $54,835 $119,700
Total Invoice $48,932 $50,867 $111,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac DTS Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,147
Model Year200620062017
ModelDTSDTSA8 / S8
TrimLuxuryPerformanceS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8291hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionA4A4T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-18275/35-21
Total Price$52,835$54,835$119,700
Adjustments for Features0-500-12,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,835$54,335$107,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$48,932$50,867$111,390
Adjustments for Features0-464-11,311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,932$50,403$100,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,471$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year200620062017
ModelDTSDTSA8 / S8
TrimLuxuryPerformanceS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Power door closers  $300
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Wide-view front camera  $150
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat$40$40 
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,515$4,015$15,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$12,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-464-11,311

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20062017
ModelDTSA8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in117.8 in
Length207.6 in202.6 in
Width74.8 in76.7 in
Height57.6 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,010 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume18.8 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS Luxury

Luxury III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Wood trim300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested351578%
Total Not Requested101522%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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